Duty Officer Rotations
1st Lt. Edward Pearce: September, November
2nd Lt John-Paul Vasquez: October, December
 Dispatchers are asked to contact the Duty Officer (Ed this month) at the beginning of shift to confirm that the squad is in operation.

Operations Reminders

Check out sheets for the ambulance and equipment are to be completed at the beginning of each shift.

Grants
The squad has applied and for the following grants for 2009:
New York State:

$5,000 Sponsored by State Senator Frank Padavan

$2,000 Sponsored by State Senator Toby Stavisky

$2,000 Sponsored by State Assemblyman Mark Weprin

New York City:

$3,000 Sponsored by City Council Member David I. Weprin

Ambulance Maintenance

JAM-6: Fully operational.

JAM-7: Fully operational. ON Aug 16, Jam#7 was involved in a minor MVA where the push-bar bumper was torn off by a passing vehicle that left the scene of the accident. There were no injuries and JAM#7 was not removed from service. A replacement push-bar has been ordered.

Courses
For a complete listing of upcoming basic and refresher EMT and CFR courses in the city please call the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of NYC at (212) 870-2301 or check their web site at www.nycremsco.org. Information on Red Cross CPR courses is available by calling (800) 514-5103.

CPR Training
The new American Heart Protocols (“2005 Protocols”) are out. As per orders from the NY State Dept of Health, all riding members must be updated to the new protocols by July 1, 2007.
Sign up sheets for classes will be in the dispatch area. The classes are free to members and associates.
Included in the 2005 Protocols are changes to the following:

What constitutes an adult versus a child

Hand position

Changes to blind finger sweeps

Compression sequence changes (30:2 versus 15:2)

Infant CPR

Procedures for witnessed arrest and drowning victims

AED procedures

Recovery position

Important Message About Hurricaine Season From NYC's OEM
Although hurricanes are uncommon in New York City, they are most likely to occur between August and October. Experts predict an active hurricane season in 2008 with 15 named storms. Hurricane Dolly, the fourth named storm of the season, formed more than a month earlier than 2007's fourth named storm.

New York City's densely populated coastlines and complex infrastructure make it the second most vulnerable U.S. city to hurricane damage. Do you have a plan if a hurricane hits? Start by using OEM's Hurricane Zone Finder to determine if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Buy All Your Supplies At One Time
It's time for school again and as parents and kids shop for supplies, OEM reminds New Yorkers to pick up some emergency supplies, like extra batteries for radios and flashlights. Also, old backpacks make great Go Bags. Visit OEM's website to find out how to pack them for an emergency.

Thursday September 18, 2008 to Sunday September 21, 2008PULSE CHECK 2008, the 53rd Annual Educational Conference & Trade Show of the NYS Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Association will be held at the Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, NY. The event features seminars, exhibits, statewide EMT/CFR team skills drill and ambulance drill competitions, memorial service and awards dinner. Information will be posted on the Association’s web site at www.nysvara.org. If more information is needed call (877) NYSVARA or e-mail pulsecheck@NYSVARA.org